SCDL Assignment On HRM

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Multiple Choice Multiple Answer

Question
The components of a compensation system includes :
Correct Answer
Job Evaluation , Job Description , Job Analysis
Your Answer
Job Evaluation , Job Description , Job Analysis
True/False
Question
The first HRD department in the Indian corporate sector was started in 1975 in Larsen &
Toubro (L & T).
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
A paper prepared by Mr. P Chidambaram, titled Indian subsidies reveals that in order to
cleen its fiscal dificult ina few year, India needs to out down about 50% of subsidies in
________ goods since it yields only 10% returns
Correct Answer
Non-merit
Your Answer
Non-merit
Select The Blank
Question
The factors coming under Discipline & Attendance are Time keeping and ________.
Correct Answer
Obedience
Your Answer
Obedience
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is the general principle (as per P.A.S policy of premier) of Assessment Routes?
Correct Answer
2nd Assessor-superior of first assessor, 2nd Assessor- superior of the 1st assessor
Your Answer
1st Assessor-immediate superior, 2nd Assessor HR manager
True/False
Question
It can be enagued that globalization has reduced poverty in India and China, home to
move that half a billion of the world's poor income group
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
________ means providing the employee with necessary tools & authority to overcome
obstacles to achieving goals.
Correct Answer
Employee empowerment
Your Answer
Question
What is the primary objective behind SSL?
Correct Answer
To not only measure training supervisors by comparing their performance with that of
several thousand supervisors in other Cos.
Your Answer
To objectively measure training needs
Question
Who is the person who should always remain away from Doppelganger effect.
Correct Answer
Chief Executive
Your Answer
Chief Executive
Question
What is one of the major reasons for a perceived rise in number of moon - lights in the
coming future?
Correct Answer
Change in values & expectations.
Your Answer
A change in standard of living
Question
Why do most companies want HRD audit?
Correct Answer
Change of Leadership , To make HR function business-driven , For growth &
diversification
Your Answer
Change of Leadership , To make HR function business-driven , For growth &
diversification
Select The Blank
Question
________ are those who provide competitive advantage to corporations.
Correct Answer
People
Your Answer
Managers
Question
What are the factors that warrant the attention for successful implementation?
Correct Answer
Feedback management , Action planning , Reinforcement of new behaviour
Your Answer
Feedback management , Action planning , Feedback analysis
True/False
Question
The functioning of federations and unions has its impact on human resources management
of varios industries & organisation
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Question
The role of which manager must parallel the needs of his changing organisation.
Correct Answer
HR
Your Answer
HR
Question
What is the long form of CII?
Correct Answer
Confederation of Indian Industry
Your Answer
Confederation of Indian Industry
Question
Name one of the components / elements of the flow of decisions in the Management
quadrant :
Correct Answer
Sound Industrial relations
Your Answer
Sound Industrial relations
True/False
Question
It is not necessary that the subordinate should feel free to participate without fear in the
process of review & feedback.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Select The Blank
Question
Most HRD audit are due to failures of ________.
Correct Answer
Implementation
Your Answer
Implementation
Select The Blank
Question
Under Voluntary retirement scheme income tax benefits for employees who have
accepted the scheme are however , valid only for payouts of upto ________
Correct Answer
Rs. 5 lakh
Your Answer
Rs. 3 lakh
Question
The liberalization swept through the nation bringing in a new era which compelled Indian
business to value up from shumber & reassess its assumption. The characterstics were
that of
Correct Answer
a complete or perish situation
Your Answer
an open economy
Question
Name the two facters which lead people to work:
Correct Answer
Economic , Motivation
Your Answer
Economic , Motivation
Select The Blank
Question
For closure , if there is no response ( from government ) within ________ permission is
deemed to have been granted
Correct Answer
60
Your Answer
90
Select The Blank
Question
________ system stresses on discipline and there is simplicity in the form.
Correct Answer
Merit rating
Your Answer
Rating scale
True/False
Question
The individual with a deep speed insight will not go quickly to the least of a problem.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
An employee who is categorised as Dead wood is one who has absolutely no potential for
growth & should be included in a rationalization programme.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Question
Some organisations have successfully experimented with foreign assignment in the career
path model. What are the benefits of this form of assignment?
Correct Answer
The individual is tested in an alien environment , He is trained to see the business in a
globle context , Lack of opportunity in our country dosen't come in the way of career
progression
Your Answer
The individual is tested in an alien environment , He is trained to see the business in a
globle context , Lack of opportunity in our country dosen't come in the way of career
progression
Select The Blank
Question
HRD ________ is in methodology of evaluating various elements of HRD .
Correct Answer
Audit
Your Answer
Audit
Question
The first HRD department in the Indian corporate sector was started in which year?
Correct Answer
1975
Your Answer
1975
Question
what are the common objections against the treatment of people as assets in a HRM
system
Correct Answer
There is no assurance of future benefits , people are not owened by the organisation , it
may not be recognised by tax laws
Your Answer
There is no assurance of future benefits , it does not recognise the human side human
side to mgmt side to side to mgt of human resources , people are not owened by the
organisation
Select The Blank
Question
Employer has to pay ________ of the basic wages to the employees during the lay off
period
Correct Answer
0.5
Your Answer
0.5
Question
Name the three important components in aligning business strategy with HR practice:
Correct Answer
Business Strategy , Human Resource Practices , Organisational Capabilities
Your Answer
Business Strategy , Organisational Strategy , Human Resource Practices
True/False
Question
Employees feel frustrated due to low specialisation in the work
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Question
Under the pre-Interview preparation it is useful to note the key points
Correct Answer
Paper
Your Answer
Paper
Select The Blank
Question
The link between sense of reality and ________ is important for proper understanding of
the definition of sense of reality
Correct Answer
imagination
Your Answer
vision
Question
Five main phases make up the process of the feedback exercise, name the PHASE 4-
Correct Answer
Data feeding Reports & Analysis
Your Answer
Question
What are the major advantages of a Generic Benchmarking Technique?
Correct Answer
It is readily transferable , New practices, earlier implemented in an entire industry can
be brought in, giving an organisation an edge over its rivals. , Proven systems can be
implemented with minimal modification
Your Answer
Question
What is it that Union leader usually do to gain the confidence of its member?
Correct Answer
Win something in grievance procedure
Your Answer
Challenge management
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Knowledge of the subject hand work & a sincere approach
requisites for consumersim
one of the roles of the advisory committee
To divert manufacturing activities from urban to rural areas
one of the roles of the consumer councial
a much neglected sphere of the market
The mechanism of price fixation
a much neglected sphere of the market
one of the roles of the consumer councial
These are not the days of indvidualism & unorganisation
unionsim
unionsim
True/False
Question
Objective of performance appraisal system is to identify the developmental needs of each
employee.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Question
What were the unmet deliveriables of the economic refructing or what were its put falls?
Correct Answer
unmet social objectives , status of small-scale industries , advantage MNC's had over their
Indian compethtions
Your Answer
unmet social objectives , reliance on agriculture , status of small-scale industries
True/False
Question
The process of 360 Degree appraisal is broken into two stages - planning, implementation.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
True/False
Question
Organisations should pay for the value of the job but not for the value of the person.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True
Question
Experience has shown HRD audit has tremendous impact on business in areas like:
Correct Answer
strategic Planning , role clarity , Streamlining practices
Your Answer
strategic Planning , role clarity , Streamlining practices
Question
In order to attain the support of Line Managers many organisations have formulated
Training Committees or Management Development Committee, membership consists of -
Correct Answer
Mostly of Line Managers , The Chief Executive or a very senior managers take up the role
of Chairman , Training Managers is the member-Secretary in such committee.
Your Answer
Supervisory staff for their effective participation in management. , Mostly of Line
Managers , The Chief Executive or a very senior managers take up the role of Chairman
Question
Succession planning is done in three time frames, those are-
Correct Answer
Immediate , Intermediate , Long range
Your Answer
Immediate , Intermediate , Long range
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What are the factors that warrant the attention for successful
implementation?



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The job falling under the same grade get different wage scale.

False

False

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The HRD programmes fail due to poverty, social injustice.

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True

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On the basis of job elements and organisational demand an appropriate ________ of job
evaluation should be selected.

method

method

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Human resource management is responsible for getting the best people, training and
providing mechanism.

True

True

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For the period of the lay off up to a maximum of ________ workmen will be paid
compensation equal to half their basic pay & D.A.

45 days

45 days

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Human resource Audit is full-fledged methodology to bring about a change.

False

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For closure , if there is no response ( from government ) within ________ permission is
deemed to have been granted

60

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What are the major advantages of a Generic Benchmarking Technique?


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Under HRD, name the factors that act as motivating forces

Job enrichment , Informal organisation , Participative management

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The final step in manpower planning is to ensure that the supply will match the demand
in future.

False

Five main phases make up the process of the feedback exercise, name the PHASE 4-


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Under phase 5, what is it that is conducted for two days or more depending on the
number of participants

Workshop

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Every HRD system developed by an organization should be based on the following
elements of HRM. Those are:

Suitable compensation plan , Selection of the right people , Good performance appraisal
system

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Performance Appraisal directly affects the interpersonal relations which are really
delicate and difficult to maintain, because of heterogenity in the nature of human beings.
It is necessary to follow certain principles like:

Appraise on the basis of representative information , Appraise on the basis of sufficient
information , Appraise on the basis of relevant information

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________ is route to be followed in order to realise vision and overall purpose.

Strategy

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In an employees organisation the flow of decisions fom the Working Committee flows to -

President / Secretary of Branch Union

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________ is known not to hold overly one-sided views.

Judgement

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In indian since the liberalisation process in 19991, FDI flows have developed each year &
exports are up by more than ________

0.5

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Whose study provides that one create appropriate HRD climate only through good
practices.

Abraham

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What can influence the organisation's business goals?

HRD outcomes

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Generally, training need identification forms a part of ________.

Management Appraisal System

Name the basic appraisal qualities:

Action , Judgement , Alertness

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An evaluation of where one stands on the basis of their job responsibilities, leadership,
qualities etc will be a good starting point for marketing plans for success

True

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Performance counselling should not give a chance in discussion like -

Rewards , Increments , Salaries

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What are the general characteristics of Freedom or Independence competance?

They will like to work at their own place , They will like to choose their working hours ,
Free-lance writer & consultants come under this category

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The factors coming under Discipline & Attendance are Time keeping and ________.

Obedience

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Name the program which makes supervisor more alert, as it is his responsibility to rate his
subordinates.

Periodic appraisal

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Some problems are inherent in the performance Appraisal System, they are -

Discrimination , First impression , Central tendency

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________ of more than 1500 managers in Dr. Odiorne's study were found to be in the
Work Horse category

0.79

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Factor comparison method is regarded as ________ method

complex

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Essentials of effective QC's :-

Prompt approval , Regular communication , Unconditional support

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Name the method where common factors to all the jobs are identified.

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R Such a first attempt was made by the Congrece Government, but who was the main
person behind such a revolution in policies?

Narasinha Rao

P. Chidarambaram

R Long range planning are beyond eight years

False

False
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R 360 -Degree Feedback enhances the quality of ________ decisions.

HR

HR

R In order to attain the support of Line Managers many organisations have formulated
Training Committees or Management Development Committee, membership consists of -

Mostly of Line Managers , The Chief Executive or a very senior managers take up
the role of Chairman , Training Managers is the member-Secretary in such committee.

Mostly of Line Managers , The Chief Executive or a very senior managers take up the
role of Chairman , Training Managers is the member-Secretary in such committee.

c

R One of the importance of HRD is

Role clarity

Role clarity

R HRD audit is a comprehensive evaluation of the current HRD strategies, structures etc.

True

True

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R The differences in which kind of faiths among the people is hurdle in the HRD

Religious

Social

R Career planning is essentially the process of aligning the career needs of the employee
with the organisational career opportunities

True

True
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R ________ assignment can also be recommended for career development.

Rotational

Rotational

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R What are judgments of characteristics, traits of employees & impact of these
characteristics & traits on their performance.

Appraisals

Appraisals

R Workers and trade unions never praticipate in the management of human resources

False

True
c

R Some organisations use ________ & committee management as techniques of training &
devlopment for flexitime systems

Job rotation

Job enrichment

c

R During the pre-reform period what was the industrial growth during the 1950-60 period
essentially

7% to 9%

7% to 9%

R Through the BPR Programme an experience a sense of ownership in a company only if
the organisation believes in :

Caring ( honest & open communication & mutual support) , Sharing (with teams
having a common objectives) , Daring (encouraging enterpreneuial adaptation capabilities)

Caring ( honest & open communication & mutual support) , Sharing (with teams having a
common objectives) , Daring (encouraging enterpreneuial adaptation capabilities)

R 360 - Degree Appraisal is to get a broad assessment of an individual from different
sources, following factors need to be watched at this stage -

Individual learning , Organisational learning , Improved Individual behaviour

Individual learning , Improved Individual behaviour , Improved Action planning

R Ranking system measures each job in comparison with other jobs in terms of the relative
importance of the following factors:

Supervision & leadership , Co-operation & association outside the line of authority ,
Probability & consequences of errors

Supervision & leadership , Leadership & management , Co-operation & association
outside the line of authority

R Potential refers to the likelihood of the job holder making a future contribution to the
employing organisation.

True

True

R What are the major advantages of a Generic Benchmarking Technique?

It is readily transferable , New practices, earlier implemented in an entire industry
can be brought in, giving an organisation an edge over its rivals. , Proven systems can be

be brought in, giving an organisation an edge over its rivals. , Proven systems can be implemented
with minimal modification

R The HRD outcomes can influence the organisation's business goals which may be in
terms of -

Higher productivity , Satisfied customers , Satisfied stockholders

Higher productivity , Satisfied customers , Satisfied stockholders

R What are the objectives of a quality control programme?

Improvement in standard of goods with very little increase in cost of production ,
Improvement in minimizing wastages. , Conformance with desired standards.

An effective inspection & control system. , Conformance with desired standards. ,
Improvement in minimizing wastages.
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R ________ is known not to hold overly one-sided views.

Judgement

Judgement

R List the measures to overcome the HRD problems in India

Govt. to take steps to alleviate poverty , Govt. to take steps to accelarate economic
development , People to practice religious tolerance

Govt. to take steps to alleviate poverty , Govt. to take steps to accelarate economic
development , People to practice religious tolerance

R An urgency motivation can be explained by a situation where dynamic profitable

organisations foresee a crisis and initiate a radical transformation by breaking status barriers &
restructuring organisational relationships.

True

False

c

R Participation of management' representatives in the trade unions meetings particularly at
the time of industrial dispute help both the parties -

To exchange their contradictory views

To thrash out the problem

c

R Why Companies go for HRD Audit?

Promoting Professionalism

Promoting Professionalism

R If employee fedrations & unious are mismanaged they-

Disrtub the smooth functioning & growth of organisations , affect industrial peace ,
affect effective management of personnel

Disrtub the smooth functioning & growth of organisations , Manipulate company
policies , affect industrial peace

R Under HRD, name the factors that act as motivating forces

Job enrichment , Informal organisation , Participative management

Employee enrichment , Job enrichment , Informal organisation
c

R ________ means providing the employee with necessary tools & authority to overcome
obstacles to achieving goals.


c

R A________ having openness, trust, authenticity as its bed rock is highly suitable for 360 -
degree appraisal.

Culture

Atmosphere

R Every HRD system developed by an organisation should be based on the following
elements of HRM. Those are:

Suitable compensation plan , Selection of the right people , Good performance
appraisal system

Selection of the right people , Good performance appraisal system , Training to
managers

R Transfer of technology does not mean merely shifting technology from one plance to
another

True

True

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R If supply of labour is higher than demand, which factor would be relatively low?

Wage

Incentive

R What are the action steps for effective Benchmarking?

Identifying the human resources related areas to be benchmarked. , Prepare a
report that documents the processes, functions, its extent & result areas , Understand why such a
study is being conducted

Identifying the human resources related areas to be benchmarked. , To evolve into
administrative experts who are able to create efficient HR process & business process , Prepare a
report that documents the processes, functions, its extent & result areas

R Name the three aspects of manpower planning:

Who should plan? , Planning for whom , Timing for plam

Why should we plan? , Planning for whom , Timing for plam

R Counselling involves a one to one discussion between the participant and administrator.

True

True

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R Long range planning are beyond eight years

R An urgency motivation can be explained by a situation where dynamic profitable